Hyun Bin Returns From Military Service, Sheds Tears

Hyun Bin waves to his fans at marine base in Jakarta in October last year.

Ladies, take note: One of South Korea’s biggest heartthrobs is back.

Actor Hyun Bin was discharged from the Marines on Thursday after fulfilling his 21 months of mandatory military service, an event considered so momentous that it was broadcast live on several national TV networks.

The headquarters of the Marines Corps in Hwasung was packed with more than 500 fans from around Asia to welcome him. They had traveled there on buses arranged by the star’s management company, undeterred by the blisteringly cold temperature of – 7 Celsius (19 Fahrenheit) following heavy snowfall the day before.